Snowy Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 It has happened a bit quicker than I expected, but sometimes these things happen for a reason! OH was determined to have a look round some rescue centres today. Saw lots of lovely dogs, a couple looked promising but proved to have problems that would have been beyond us. Finally we drove to a place near Melton and there we found our girl. She is perfect! A 6 year old springer spaniel who is used to children but had to be rehomed because her last owners children were allergic to her! The centre didn't want to do any checks or anything and we were unable to reserve her, we had to take her today or risk someone else coming and taking her! Anyway she is home - doesn't have any problems with the children (she is currently lying on the floor for them to tickle her tummy!!) She got rather excited when she saw the chooks! A bit of conditioning needed there I think! But i don't like her name - and the boys say they can't think of a girls name for her (we had Digger and Aled suggested so far ) Give me some ideas please! Here she is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) what is her current name because it is a good thing sometimes to keep the new name sounding very similar ie Poppy changed to Peppy... you get my drift...it is less confusing for the doglet. Shes gorgeous, give her ear squidges and tickles from me and mine. buuuuuuuut she looks like a Perdi to me, thats what name sprang to mind anyhoooooooo edited to add or Sasha Edited September 14, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Awww she is a real beauty!! Girls names, Meg, Holly , Molly, Lucky, Angel, Cassie, Amber, Floss. I am sure she will settle in quickly-hope you have lots of long walks planned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I like the name Digger How strange for the rehoming centre to let her go so easily with no checks or being able to reserve her, they go from one extreme to another, it looks like she is far better off with you anyway She looks lovely, very sweet face bless her Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 She was called Brandy but it doesn't suit her. Can't think of anything that sounds similar though I didn't think she responded to it, but she has now just proved me wrong, so maybe it should be something similar sounding. (trouble is, I like Poppy or Holly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 She's gorgeous . Congratulations . I think as long as it's the same number of syllables and ends in 'y', you'll be fine . I like Poppy (but I would as it's one of my new girl's names!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Mandy? Sandy? Candy? Andi? She is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I think as long as it's the same number of syllables and ends in 'y', you'll be fine . I like Poppy (but I would as it's one of my new girl's names!) Yes I think this is true. I had to have my little Poppy PTS in August last year after 13 years, so I know Poppy makes a great name for a pet I also had a Candy that was with our family 17 years... Just find a name with a y on the end and she should be ok... or even ie or i ... she'll never know... *whispers Perdi Perdi Perdi* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Awww she's gorgeous Snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 She's lovely, what a sweet face she has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Have just taken her for a run across the fields and her name is now Candy! If only because she didn't respond to anything! No recall whatsoever! I had to try her though - she does stay fairly close, and does come towards me when I call, but then jinks away at the last minute. I only managed to catch her again when she couldn't get through the gate! And she pulls like a train. I've only got one of Dennis's old thin leads at the moment and she nearly cut my hand in two. I need a good, thick, short lead and to find some treats that she doesn't turn her nose up at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Oh Snowy, she's beautiful!!! I love her smiley face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 She is beautiful Snowy :D A very lucky girl to land herself such a lovely home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Oh that was quick - how brilliant. She looks gorgeous and a lucky dog to have a new loving family. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 wow, she is lovely, she looks right at home doesnt she Candy is a great name for her cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 She's a very pretty, bright little girl with a happy look at me smile. She also looks as though she has a lot of working strain in her so will be quite lively and in need of a lot of interesting things to do. Looking forward to a regular progress report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 She is gorgeous! I love springers, my great uncle used to have one and when we visited i always wanted to take him home with us! Is she settled this evening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 What a lovely and lucky girl, Snowy Try chopping up into tiny squares those disgusting Herta frankfurters and plasticy cheese; I use that for training Ruby (who isn't treat/food-led) and it's like doggy crack; they will do anything for it. She'll come hurtling back once she realises how lucky she is to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 What a lovely and lucky girl, Snowy Try chopping up into tiny squares those disgusting Herta frankfurters and plasticy cheese; I use that for training Ruby (who isn't treat/food-led) and it's like doggy crack; they will do anything for it. She'll come hurtling back once she realises how lucky she is to have you. Thanks for that Claret! I'll give those a try! She does like her food, but not when she is out - far more interesting things to do! She did very well last night, a bit of woowooing when she was shut in the kitchen, but luckily she doesn't have a loud voice And no accidents this morning! We took her for a run this morning before school and, although she won't come directly back to me, she also doesn't run from me either, so workable material there I think! She does go into a frenzy at the chicken run so we have had water aversion therapy this morning! (lovely wet dog smell in the house!) And boy is she hairy! We did used to have 2 golden retrievers, but it was a few years ago and I'd almost forgotten about the clouds of hair everywhere! She is soft as putty with the boys, and they love her because she will sit for them and gives a paw in return for treats! Very entertaining! She had a full bag before school this morning She just wants to sit at my feet with her head in my lap most of the time. She's adorable I'd be interested what people think of her breed wize - having looked at pics on the web of springers, I am now thinking that she is not quite 100% springer as she is quite svelte. Unless it is because she is working strain rather than show?? Anyone got any ideas? (not that it matters, just curiosity!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 My grandfolks always had working springers and cockers, some of them were slimmer than others. I'm not breed specialist by a long straw, but she looks like a good 'un to me. They do have a tendency to be dotty and hyper at times though (a bit like lurchers!) - the boys will love winding her up! Being a spaniel, she might quite enjoy the water therapy Lovely, lovely doggle and she sounds to be bonding with you already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 She is lovely, a very smiley face. I don't think that she is far of being a 100% Springer myself, sounds like she has plenty of the bounce and joy for life that accompanies a Springer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I have a cocker spaniel so not hugely knowledgable about springers but I agree she looks every bit springer to me, shes gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 She does go into a frenzy at the chicken run so we have had water aversion therapy this morning! (lovely wet dog smell in the house!) Polly also goes into a frenzy at the chicken run, we tried water aversion therapy but she loves it so absolutely useless. The dog trainer suggested we tried putting two biscuit tin lids in a plastic bag and drop it suddenly on the ground or banging it on your leg, this works a treat and stops her dead in her tracks, I don't even have to bang it now she sees the carrier bag and just runs back into the house This would avoid the wet dog smell in the house, although personally I quite like the smell Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I don't know how I missed this! Candy looks absolutely gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...